AUGUSTA (WJBF) – On Wednesday, Richmond County Deputies were at the Olive Road Bridge directing traffic.
The were called out to the scene just before 10:30 a.m. after a vehicle struck the overpass and a steel beam ended up in the roadway.
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CSX released the following statement:
“At CSX, safety is at the core of everything we do. CSX bridge inspectors conducted a thorough inspection of the Olive Street Bridge following today’s vehicle strike and determined that the track was moved out of alignment as a result of the incident. The track was immediately taken out of service and resources are being deployed to conduct repairs. The roadway will remain closed to traffic until repairs can be completed.
“The road authority would be the appropriate entity to provide comment on potential solutions for motorists. We continue to urge vehicle operators to pay attention when driving, adhere to the advance warning and posted bridge clearance signs, and make sure that their vehicle can safely clear the bridge before proceeding.”